Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy A90 5G better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 206g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×76.4×8.4 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (100/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (87/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.